Journal profile · Medicine-Surgery
Journal of Joint Surgery and Research
ISSN 2949-7051 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Journal of Joint Surgery and Research: fully open access; APC about USD 1,770; review about 74 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 42 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Joint Surgery and Research is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes, Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty and Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques, together about 57.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An official Open Access journal of the The Japanese Hip Society, The Japanese Society for Replacement Arthroplasty and The Japanese Knee Society is an international, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal publishing clinical and basic research of the major joints such as hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, and elbow. Accepting Review articles, Original articles, and will seek submissions from around the world. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: Anatomy, physiology, morphology, biochemistry and pathology; Biomechanics; Imaging diagnostic techniques; Degenerative diseases and Sports injury; Surgery (Arthroplasty, Osteotomy, Arthroscopy, others); Rehabilitation.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Surgery
Editor-in-chief Shuichi MatsudaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Japan 16, United States 4, Singapore 3, United Arab Emirates 2 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Total Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesMedicine26.9%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine17.7%
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesMedicine13.3%
- Hip disorders and treatmentsMedicine8.1%
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesEngineering5.8%
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsMedicine5.1%
- Orthopedic Infections and TreatmentsMedicine3.7%
- Foot and Ankle SurgeryMedicine3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Q4 | 491/597 | — |
| Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Q4 | 305/340 | — |
| Biophysics | Q4 | 145/155 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.09OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 162 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 40 | 194 |
| 2025 | 42 | 42 | 153 |
| 2024 | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 13 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
74 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- First decision after review
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 74 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,770 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,770 / EUR 1,660 / GBP 1,420 / JPY 219,530 | — | — | |
| LetPub | JPY 190,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- case reportOriginal ArticlesOriginal articles should be concise. The manuscript should be structured into sections as Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and M…Length not stated
- editorialOriginal ArticlesOriginal articles should be concise. The manuscript should be structured into sections as Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and M…Length not stated
- original articleOriginal ArticlesOriginal articles should be concise. The manuscript should be structured into sections as Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and M…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
- original articlesOriginal articles should be concise. The manuscript should be structured into sections as Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and Methods, Results a…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal ArticlesOriginal articles should be concise. The manuscript should be structured into sections as Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and M…Length not stated
- review articleReview articles are in principle solicited by the Editorial Committee. Abstract should be structured and less than 250 words. Keywords are required.main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
- review articlesReview articles are in principle solicited by the Editorial Committee. Abstract should be structured and less than 250 words. Keywords are required. Note that w…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
1 to 6 keywords required Model summary
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2949-7051
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Joint Surgery and Research
How long does peer review take at Journal of Joint Surgery and Research?
The publisher reports about 74 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Joint Surgery and Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Joint Surgery and Research based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (16), United States (4) and Singapore (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Joint Surgery and Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Joint Surgery and Research is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Joint Surgery and Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Joint Surgery and Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,770.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .